Allied Warships

Anti-aircraft cruisers

Oakland class

4 ships


The anti-aircraft cruiser USS Oakland (CL 95) of the US Navy.

Technical information

TypeAnti-aircraft cruiser
Displacement8000 BRT 
Length541 feet 
Complement700 men 
Armament12 5"/38 DP guns (6x2).
16 40mm AA (8x2).
16 20 mm AA.
8 21 inch torpedo tubes (2x4).
 
Max speed32.5 knots
EnginesGeared turbines, 2 shafts 
Power75000 SHP 
Notes on classAlso known as "Modified Atlanta-class". 


All ships of the Oakland class


US Navy US Navy (more on US Navy)

USS Flint (CL 97)
USS Oakland (CL 95)
USS Reno (CL 96)
USS Tucson (CL 98)


4 Anti-aircraft cruisers of the Oakland class.

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